3 John

Teacher: Joe Sutton

Sunday Morning

Date: 1st June 2025

Passage: 3 John 1-14

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Join us for a short devotional study through John's letter to the beloved Gaius. We see that John's aim is to bring encouragement to Gaius, who is labouring to serve missionaries who come and stay. We study the Greek words that lay behind the crucial concepts of truth and love, and we consider the wonderful encouragement found in the knowledge that all our work for the Lord is done in His energy, will bring His results, and will result in rewards.

The Word of God for Everyone

Series: Understanding the Bible

Teacher: Joe Sutton

Sunday Morning

Date: 25th May 2025

Passages:

• Isaiah 55:11
• 2 Timothy 3:16
• Hebrews 4:12

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In the final message of this series, we explore how to study the Bible for ourselves. Discover the interconnectedness of Jesus Christ and Scripture, the role of the Holy Spirit, and practical study techniques to unlock God's Word for everyone. Are you ready to "stand under" the authority of Scripture? Are you ready to invest time in learning how to conduct an inductive Bible study or a word study? We cover this and more in today's message.

Some Useful LinksRemember Me Bible Memorisation appPrecept MinistriesBlue Letter BibleLogos Bible Software

The Nature and Reliability of Scripture

Series: Understanding the Bible

Teacher: Joe Sutton

Sunday Morning

Date: 18th May 2025

Passage: Genesis 5:1-32

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In today's message we delve into the nature and reliability of Scripture, exploring the canon, inerrancy, and God's design in distributing key doctrines throughout the Bible. And we conclude by looking at some compelling evidence for the Bible's supernatural origin and its prophetic relevance in contemporary times.

From Manuscripts to Modern

Series: Understanding the Bible

Teacher: Joe Sutton

Sunday Morning

Date: 11th May 2025

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In part 3 of our series on Understanding the Bible, we ask: how did the Bible get from ancient manuscripts to your modern translation? Join us as we explore textual criticism and the art of translation, revealing why we can be confident in the Bibles we read today. Uncover the fascinating journey of Scripture across centuries!

Useful links:

• Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS)
• Erasmus' Greek New Testament 1516
• Nestle-Aland Novum Testamentum Graece (NA28)
• Jeff Benner's site
• Hebrew4Christians
• The Blue Letter Bible
• Overview of Greek tense, mood and voice
• Useful overview of Greek aspect
• NET Bible Online

The History of Scripture

Series: Understanding the Bible

Teacher: Joe Sutton

Sunday Morning

Date: 4th May 2025

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Dive into the fascinating history of the Bible! Today in part 2 of our 5 part mini-series, we explore how Scripture was compiled, the ancient languages it was written in, and how God has preserved its accuracy across millennia. Discover the miraculous nature of this unified book!

The History of Revelation

Series: Understanding the Bible

Teacher: Joe Sutton

Sunday Morning

Date: 27th April 2025

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Ever wondered how the Bible came to be? Joe Sutton kicks off a fascinating 5-part series exploring the history of God's revelation, from direct speech with Adam and Eve to the scriptures we hold today. Discover why God wants us to KNOW Him, not just know ABOUT Him, and how the written word became His primary means of communication. We conclude looking at the incredible privilege we have to hold the Bible in our hands today, along with the Holy Spirit given to help us understand it!

Easter Sunday 2025

Teacher: Ray Kelly

Sunday Morning

Date: 20th April 2025

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This Easter Sunday we focus on what the Resurrection of Jesus Christ achieves for us, His Church, today. We review the Scriptures that show it is an essential doctrine for salvation, and that Jesus' Resurrection is a fulfilment of the Feast of Firstfruits, showing that we will be raised and accepted, just like Him.

Matthew 20:17-28

Series: Matthew

Teacher: Ray Kelly

Sunday Morning

Date: 13th April 2025

Passage: Matthew 20:17-28

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Continuing through Matthew, we consider the request of the mother of the sons of Zebedee's request.